Pen & Sword Books
The Armed Forces of the United Kingdom 2014-2015
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- Charles Heyman
- Pen & Sword Books
- Paperback
- 9781783463510
- 7.7 X 5 X 0.6 inches
- 0.7 pounds
- History > Military - Naval
- English
Secure TransactionBook Description
The Royal Navy has new submarines, new destroyers and a Type 26 Global Combat Ship in the pipeline, with two new aircraft carriers and F-35 attack aircraft by the end of the decade. The Royal Air Force consolidates its Typhoon force, introduces new air to air refueling aircraft, new transport aircraft and extra helicopters.
The Army sees the most extensive organizational changes with a complete reorganization of the Divisional and Brigade structures following the commencement of the withdrawal of Land Forces from Germany. Major armored and infantry units are restructured to better cope with the challenges of the new operational environment.
With a new Joint Forces Command that brings together the combat power of the three armed services, the UK is better positioned to engage in the expeditionary operations the UK government and its allies may wish undertake in the future.
By 2020 the majority of capability enhancements and formation reorganizations will be complete, and this informative publication is the best guide available to the size and shape of the UK Armed Forces during the next decade.
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